Home care · Doncaster
Children's care at home in Bircotes
Children's care is offered by 4 of the 31 home care agencies covering Bircotes. Expect to pay here about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 registered since November 2024.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in Doncaster, checked daily.
- 4 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Doncaster council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- 1 of the 1 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding and 3 are not yet rated.
Citation: "Children's care at home in Bircotes", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 4registered agencies
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 4list dementia as a specialism
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering children's care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 31
- Elderly care · 29
- Care for adults under 65 · 28
- Dementia care · 25
- Physical disability care · 23
- Sensory impairment care · 16
- Mental health care · 16
- Learning disability care · 12
- Supported living · 11
- Eating disorder support · 6
- Substance misuse support · 4
- Children's care · 4
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tapera Healthcare Ltd | Dec 2024 | 6.7 miles | 8 | |
| 2 | Fig Tree Blossom LTD | Not yet rated | – | 1.6 miles | 7 |
| 3 | Gleamlite Services Limited | Not yet rated | – | 6.8 miles | 8 |
| 4 | Kezi & Clay Healthcare | Not yet rated | – | 6.9 miles | 6 |
Every agency covering Bircotes registered with CQC for children's care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Children's care in Bircotes: what the data shows
CQC lists children's care for 4 of the 31 agencies covering Bircotes, or 13%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points above the 95% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Tapera Healthcare Ltd. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from December 2024 and the newest from December 2024. Within 2 miles of Bircotes centre: 1 office. 3 still await a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Doncaster has 16 agencies registered for children's care; of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding. Here 13% of agencies list children's care, compared with 22% across Doncaster.
In the East Midlands, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Children's care: what it means
At home, a carer can look after a child with a disability or complex health needs: helping with personal care and health routines, and giving parents a short break. Support is for the young person and the whole family.
Questions to ask agencies about children's care
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
Support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Doncaster: care needs assessment.
Nearby towns: children's care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bircotes | – | 4 | 1 |
| Harworth | 0.6 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Doncaster | 7.1 mi | 15 | 9 |
| Thurcroft | 8.4 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Conisbrough | 8.5 mi | 10 | 5 |
Help from the council
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Doncaster council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Bircotes
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about children's care in Bircotes
Which agencies in Bircotes provide children's care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 4 of the 31 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bircotes list children's care as a specialism. Highly rated options include Tapera Healthcare Ltd.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Bircotes have?
Of the 1 that has been rated, 1 (100%) is rated Good or Outstanding. Not yet rated: 3. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Bircotes?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. According to the Homecare Association, councils across England should pay no less than £34.42 an hour for home care in 2026/27 if it is to be sustainable. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will Doncaster council pay for home care?
It may. Doncaster council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Doncaster council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Bircotes?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 1 of the 4 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Use our checklist.
How does Bircotes compare with nearby towns for children's care?
Nearest towns we cover: Harworth (0.6 miles): 4, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Bawtry (1.7 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Tickhill (2.5 miles): 2, 1 rated Good or Outstanding. Bircotes itself has 4, 1 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: children's care around Bircotes
- Children's care in Harworth 0.6 mi
- Children's care in Bawtry 1.7 mi
- Children's care in Tickhill 2.5 mi
- Children's care in Maltby 6.2 mi
- Children's care in Doncaster 7.1 mi
- Children's care in Dinnington 7.2 mi
- Children's care in Worksop 7.6 mi
- Children's care in Retford 8.1 mi
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